Hollywood & Bollywood Updates 31st October

HOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Madonna 'not ashamed' of teen nude pics

New York: Madonna`s "not ashamed" of nude images from her teenage years that recently surfaced online, her representative Liz Rosenberg has said.

According to a UK website, Rosenberg said that the 55-year-old singer has acknowledged in past interviews that she did pose nude for art classes when she was a model and that she feels that she`s never done anything she`s ashamed of.
The photos taken by photographer Herman Kulkens in 1977, shows the then 18-year-old University of Michigan student posing fully naked both on her own and with another female model, the New York Daily News reported.
The pop diva was paid just 10-dollars-an hour for the photo shoot, and some of the images were published by adult magazines such as Playboy and Penthouse in the 1980s.
The full set, currently owned by American financier Jeremy Frommer , is set to go under hammer on November 9 at guccionecollection.com.


Tori Spelling reveals theft of sex tape with Dean McDermott 

Washington: Tori Spelling has revealed that a sex tape that she had made with her husband Dean McDermott had been copied and stolen from their computer by a "friend".

The 40-year-old actress has revealed in her new memoir `Spelling It Like It Is` that she and her 46-year-old Canadian-American actor husband had made the tape together after a romantic Valentine`s Day in 2009, which they later uploaded on their computer at home "without password protection", Us Magazine reported.
The reality star added that a biker friend of the `Missing` actor had found the tape and copied it, and they learnt of the theft two years later, when a friend informed him that the thief was trying to sell the video around.


Kanye West's mantra - my wedding my way 

Los Angeles: Rapper Kanye West is reportedly planning to take care of even the smallest details of his wedding with fiancée Kim Kardashian.

Although the invitations have not been sent out and details are yet to be finalised, West wants everything to be exactly how he wants.
“Kanye has a very specific vision of what the ceremony should look like and this won’t be an understated or intimate event," radaronline.com quoted a source as saying.
"Kanye wants the wedding to take place in Paris and has even indicated that he is willing to fly over Kim’s family on his dime," the source added.
The couple got engaged last week and has a four-month-old daughter North West.





Zoe Saldana, Marco Perego share public embrace during outing

Los Angeles: Couple Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego, who reportedly had a secret wedding earlier this year, made a rare outing together while shopping in Venice Beach, California.

The 35 year-old `Star Trek Into Darkness` actress and her Perego, shared an embrace as they waited to cross the street, reported Us magazine.
Saldana looked casual in skinny jeans, striped shirts and leather jacket while her Italian boyfriend wore a half-unbuttoned polo, blue vest, black varsity jacket and ripped jeans.
Despite their seemingly sudden wedding, Saldana and Perego had known each other for a long time.
Saldana was previously engaged to businessman Keith Britton and dated Hollywood star Bradley Cooper.


P Diddy wants to remake 'King of New York' 

Los Angeles: Rapper Sean Combs aka P Diddy wants to remake 1990 movie ‘King of New York’ and act in it.

The 43-year-old is not keen on making the replica of the original, but on similar track, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"Sean optioned the rights to remake `King of New York` for two years. The film is a cult classic, and it will be great to remake it. Our version won`t be exactly the same, but will have the same hard-core gangster feel," a source told New York Post newspaper.
This is not the first time the rapper will be seen in movies. He acted in 2001 movie ‘Monster`s Ball’.
"Sean wants to be in it, he was amazing in `Monster`s Ball`, and such strong characters sit perfectly with him," the source added.


Julia Roberts celebrates low-key 46th birthday 

New York: Actress Julia Roberts celebrated her 46th birthday with a low-key brunch.

The "Eat, Pray and Love" star was spotted in the West Village on October 28 afternoon with her husband, Danny Moder, after the two had just finished brunch with friends nearby at the Little Owl, reported the New York Post.

Roberts was also one of the many celebs in the crowd for the opening night of the Mike Nichols directed `Betrayal`, starring Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz.

Roberts next stars with Meryl Streep, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis and Dermot Mulroney in a film adaptation of Tracy Letts` Broadway drama `August: Osage County`, which will be released on Christmas Day.

Celebrities With The 'Hunger Games' Bug

While most film premieres appear to be an excuse for celebs to show off their designer outfits and gain a few extra column inches of free publicity, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has advance screenings more likely to be attended by those far more interested in the adventures of Katniss, Peeta and co. than posing for photographers on the red carpet. Here's a look at five of the biggest famous fans of the big-screen phenomenon.

Kristen BellPossibly the most committed Hunger Games fan, Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell threw a Hunger Games-themed birthday party back in July 2010, dressing head-to-toe in spandex with a fire cape, bow and arrow as well as installing a bouncy castle named The Capitol.

Bill GatesSurely the most unlikely Hunger Games celebrity fan, the richest man in the world admitted that the first book in the trilogy was the last novel that he had read after sharing his summer reading list earlier this year.

Sasha & Malia ObamaAfter attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner alongside Elizabeth Banks last year, star Josh Hutcherson revealed his excitement on learning that both of President Barack Obama's daughters were big fans of the series.

Emily BluntThe British actress joked last year that she wishes she had been young enough to play Katniss after revealing that she was equally riveted and terrified by the novels.

Andy CohenThe Bravo host questioned whether he was now a tween after reading The Hunger Games from cover to cover while he later admitted to getting goosebumps after watching the trailer for the first film.

Kerry Washington Is Pregnant — No, This Does Not Count as a Scandal!

After years of delivering impressive performances, Kerry Washington is finally getting her due in the public eye. Her starring place on the hit political drama Scandal, as well as her major (albeit criminally underwritten) role in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, have earned Washington some newfound popularity... and with that critical appreciation, of course, comes a heightened attention on her personal life. As such, we are excited to hear that Washington has announced that she is pregnant, as reported by Us magazine.
The film and television star is four months pregnant, managing to keep the news under wraps with the stealth of her Scandal character Olivia Pope. Washington and husband, professional football player Nnamdi Asomugha, got married in June of this year after beginning their courtship in 2012. This will be the first child for both Washington and Asomugha.
The big question that many are bound to ask is whether or not the pregnancy will interfere with the taping of Scandal... or, better yet, whether it will be written into the show. Sure, Olivia Pope isn't really setting out to start a family at this time... but that's what makes it a scandal!

Knope, We Can’t Wait for 2014 -- The Best of 'Parks and Recreation'

When NBC announced that they would only air two more episodes of Parks and Recreation in 2013, fans of the show immediately blamed Jerry. Because he’s the worst. The network is making room for specialty programming to promote the ratings-challenged new show Sean Saves the World. By shifting the schedule around, the Halloween and Election Day episodes were pushed back and will air weeks after the events with which they coincide. Then Parks and Rec won’t return until 2014, so we’ll have to watch our favorite episodes on DVD and streaming to fill the void left by Leslie Knope and her plucky, determined crew.

“Galentine's Day”

Gather your favorite guys and gals and have your own Galentine’s Day party to celebrate Parks and Rec — who cares that it’s October? Don’t forget the super thoughtful gifts or you’ll disappoint Leslie!

“Pawnee Rangers”

As Tom and Donna would say: “Treat yo' self!” Relax while you watch Ron and Leslie battle it out to see who has the better Pawnee scout troop. Pawnee Goddesses, duh!

“Greg Pikitis”

Everything about “Greg Pikitis” is flawless: first Halloween episode of the series, Leslie becomes crazy-obsessed with catching a teenaged vandal, Louis C.K. guest stars, and Andy’s FBI agent alter ego Burt Macklin is born.

“Win, Lose, or Draw”

The episode where Leslie was elected councilwoman of Pawnee is heartwarming and hilarious. It’s Parks and Rec at its finest.

“The Fight”

You know that viral video clip of Ron Swanson drunkenly dancing like a lunatic with a silly tiny hat on his head? Yeah, that’s from this episode. (Also: April yelling in Spanish, Ben saying “Bababooie,” and Leslie ranting about her fight with Ann.)

BOLLYWOOD UPDATES

Dhoom 3’: Aamir the magician and Katrina the acrobat

Mumbai: Fans of Aamir Khan and the ‘Dhoom’ series, who were eagerly looking forward to ‘Dhoom 3’, were in for a treat as the first trailer of the film was launched on Wednesday.

Touted as one of the biggest films of the year, ‘Dhoom 3’ produced by Yash Raj Films will see Aamir play an antagonist for the first time. The leading lady of the action thriller- Katrina Kaif- looks fab in a chiselled look as she amazes audiences with her acrobatic stunts in the trailer.
Aamir and Katrina, who are paired opposite each other for the first time, share a rather unique yet a sizzling hot chemistry. It would be interesting to see the duration of screen space they have with each other, but they may sweep audiences off their feat.
Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra, who have been the salient features of the ‘Dhoom’ series play their respective parts in the third franchise too. Jackie Shroff is a pleasant surprise. But the two who will most definitely steal the show are Aamir and Katrina.
With winter almost round the corner, the Aamir-Katrina joddi is bound to set the temperature soaring.



‘Titli’ songstress Chinmayi Sripada excited to sing in Bollywood

Chennai: After singing the `Titli` number in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer `Chennai Express`, playback singer Chinmayi Sripada notched up another musical hit `Main Rang Sharabaton ka` in the recently released movie `Phata Poster Nikhla Hero.`
The music was composed by Pritam and the song picturised on the lead pair Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D`Cruz.
She was hosting the show `Chote Ustaad` in 2010 when Pritam called her to sing a few songs.
"He got in touch with me and I ended up recording a song for PPNH. The song was released within a week or so of my recording the song for him," Chinmayi said.
"I guess Shahid and Ileana didn`t know of me. Shahid had tweeted about this song via his twitter feed and that is how I got to know that the song had released," she said.
Pritam had briefed the singer on how he would like the track to be.
"Once he heard what I sent him, he asked me to redo a couple of lines which I sent him later from Chennai. It is quite normal these days to record a song in the absence of the composer," she said.
Chinmayi has recently rendered `Sitakokachiluka` with music composer Shekhar, a single whose proceeds will go to Ma Niketan, a non-profit organisation that takes care of abandoned girl children in Mumbai.
"He chose to work in Telugu first and I recommended that Rakendu Mouli, an upcoming, but very good lyricist write the words in the song. He did an outstanding job."
The singer also doesn`t think the process of sound
recording has become mechanical.
"I don`t feel the process of sound recording has become mechanical. However I shall also say that the veterans know both eras. Which someone in my generation doesn`t. I don`t know what the process of rehearsals and song recording is at all as I have not experienced that to have a comparative study.
"I will safely say that I prefer singing a song in a stretch if I am allowed to. A lot of times I do choose to and do sing the asthayi and antara in one take respectively. And I give a few takes until I feel it is perfect. I like the continuity of singing my lines together instead of going line by line."
But she is happy to follow instructions. "At the end of the day, I am singing the composer`s creation and I follow the instructions given to me. What I feel may be a right take may not work for the composer or his vision on how he thinks the song should sound."
Chinmayi recently wrapped up working on a song, composed by A R Rahman, in the Rajinikanth starrer `Kochadaiyaan`.
"I`ll know the response once the audio releases. I have also sung in `Irandaam Ulagam` (starring Arya and Anushka) and Varnaa, (director) Selvaraghavan`s magnum opus, the audio of which has released."
Also a dubbing artiste, Chinmayi has dubbed for Anushka in `Irandaam Ulagam` and Trisha in the upcoming Tamil movie `Endrendrum Punnagai`.
She also released a single for the `Joy of Giving week` which was made in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The proceeds of the single went to 17000ft.Org, an organisation based out of Ladakh.


'Dhoom 3' my toughest role so far: Aamir Khan 

Mumbai: Aamir Khan, who has played a variety of roles in his 25-year-old career, says ‘Dhoom 3’ is his toughest role so far.
In the last couple of years, the 48-year-old star gave hits in the form of ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Ghajini’ and ‘3 Idiots’ and his role in each of them was as different as chalk to cheese.

But he said: "I think `Dhoom 3` is my toughest role so far. I have never played anything like this before."
"Every film is challenging, but this was a tough role. I had a great time working in the film," Aamir told reporters Wednesday at the trailer launch of the film.
In terms of preparation, the actor had to workout a lot for ‘Dhoom 3’.
"I am playing a gymnast in the film. I also went for circus training for the film. There was a lot of hard work for the film. I followed a strict diet."
The actor plays a negative role in director Vijay Krishna Acharya`s sleek and stylish thriller -- but says not to compare it with the typical villain of the big screen.
"I liked the story and I was amazed after reading the script. I am not playing a typical Hindi cinema villain in `Dhoom 3`. I don`t want people to feel I am playing a villain," said Aamir.
Abhishek Bachchan, his co-star in the film, was also present at the event.
"`Dhoom 3` is much more edgier. I wouldn`t call Aamir villain of the film," said Abhishek who featured in the earlier two parts of "Dhoom" that started in 2004.
Also featuring Katrina Kaif and Uday Chopra, the film will come out Dec 20.


India’s Srishti Rana crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 

Busan: Miss India runner-up Srishti Rana has won the coveted title of Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Korea, Wednesday.

The 21 year-old is the fourth Indian, after Zeenat Aman, Dia Mirza and Himangini Singh Yadu, to win the crown.
Apart from winning the crown, Rana also bagged the Best National costume award.


‘Bigg Boss 7’: Salman Khan was biased towards Tanishaa, says Kushal Tandon 

Mumbai: TV actor Kushal Tandon feels `Bigg Boss 7` host Salman Khan was biased towards Tanishaa Mukerji and lashed out at him last week for wrong reasons.

Kushal, 29, who was dismissed from the reality show after he became aggressive with housemate Andy, says he did not do anything wrong and always stood for his good friends in the house.
"I was a huge fan of Salman. I did not expect that Salman bhai will do this to me. But I also understand his emotions. He is emotional like me and I could relate to him. It was his personal decision but he was biased towards Tanisha. I haven`t done anything wrong," Kushal said.
Salman had slammed Kushal for being rude to housemate Tanishaa and his attempt to escape the reality show house over a fight during a task last weekend.
Kushal says he took the fight with Andy because he disrespected women -- Gauhar Khan and Pratyusha Banerjee - in the house during the luxury budget task `Ignore the obvious`.
"When somebody says bad things about my friends, I am not going to listen to him. Andy said wrong things about Pratyusha`s character and Gauhar`s personal stuff. I stood for them. When Armaan (Kohli) curses women and later apologises to them then that act is fine in the house," he says.
Kushal, also known for his proximity towards Gauhar, says she has become his friend for life after the show. Gauhar also left the show with him.
"Gauhar is now more than a good friend to me. She left the house because she felt Bigg Boss was doing injustice to me. Apart from Gauhar, other contestants like Pratyusha and Kamya had also packed their bags with me. But they didn`t come out because of their contract. Gauhar still left with me," he says.
The `Ek hazaro me meri behna hai` actor says he might return to the show if audience wants him back.
"After coming out of the house, I spoke to many people and they said they are with me and support my decision. If my audience want me then I will be back on the show again and that day I will think that I will win the show. I don`t think my acts on the show will tarnish my image and I won`t get any work in the future," he says.



I wish Sachin could go on and on: Anil Kapoor

Kolkata: Basking in the success of his debut television production ‘24’, actor Anil Kapoor Wednesday said he wished master blaster Sachin Tendulkar could continue playing cricket for the rest of his life.
"I wish he could go on and on for life...but Test cricket is a physical sport and gradually youngsters take over. The demands are tough on the body," Anil told reporters while interacting with fans.
Tendulkar announced early this month that the two-Test series against the West Indies will bring the curtain down on his illustrious 24-year-long career.
The cricketing great will be playing his 199th Test at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata Nov 6-10 and the farewell match at the Wankhede in Mumbai Nov 14-18.

Hollywood & Bollywood News Updates 19th September 2013

Hollywood Updates

Kate Moss to pose for Playboy for 40th birthday

London: Model Kate Moss will celebrate her 40th birthday by posing on the cover of Playboy magazine, founder Hugh Hefner has confirmed.

Moss, 39, will grace the magazine`s 60th anniversary issue, which will be published in December, reported Digital Spy.

"She`s (Kate) a worldwide celebrity, is iconic, and crosses the boundaries from sexual imagery to upscale modelling. It`s a natural for us," Hefner said.

Reports about Moss would pose for Playboy emerged in June when her hairdresser accidentally revealed that he had worked on the shoot.

Review: 'Rush' Is Fueled by Thrilling Action and a Ton of Heart

At the center of the fast-paced racing film Rush is one of the most bromantic rivalries you'll see on the silver screen this year. Ron Howard directs the film about 1970s Formula 1 rivals James Hunt (a slimmed down Chris Hemsworth delivering as the cool, lady-killing idol) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl playing his character with a strict reserve fueled by a repressed aggression). Both men were major stars of their time, and their distinct approaches brewed a competitiveness that proves exhilarating to watch on the big screen, not only during many a thrilling race but also during some chest-to-chest and mind-to-mind confrontations.
The actors approach their roles with an honest investment, revealing a nice chemistry between these apparent opposites who actually come to learn they need one another as badly as they want to beat each other. Both men have their flaws, and Howard is able to balance sympathy for the characters at different moments in the film's unfolding drama to make it difficult to decide who we want to cheer for.
Despite this keen approach to characterization, Howard remains a heavy-handed storyteller. During the violent aftermath of one crash, a racer is carried away on a stretcher with a leg wound. He throws in a lingering shot of a close-up of the wound. You know, just so you might get a peek at what bone he broke in the crash. Howard also establishes Hunt as someone with a vomiting issue; the character throws up at least four times over the course of the movie. Okay, we get it.

But that tendency to overemphasize detail also makes the racing scenes intensely visceral. From the cars whooshing past the screen to the insides of engines, Howard presents it all. Sometimes these scenes only last seconds as montage sequences, collating the most powerful sounds and images in an abstract but impressionistic manner that transcends narrative. Howard should be commended at how much of this story he can pack into montage. The racing scenes become well-balanced against the drama. Neither personal character development nor racing ever overtakes the narrative to the point that the film feels dull either way.
The heavy-handedness, however, also appears in the sometimes obnoxious, often overwrought score by Hans Zimmer. But that same zealous controlling hand benefits the film’s authentic recreation of the era via production design, makeup, and costumes. During the sweeping aerial views of the race tracks, the production team even seems to get the color pattern of tents and people during the era. The privileged women who surrounded these men (including Olivia Wilde and Natalie Dormer) offer little more than set-dressing, as the film is all about these two men. The one who truly ties all these production elements together, however, is the movie's cinematographer, Anthony Dod Mantle, who previously won an Oscar for his work on Slumdog Millionaire. It is his work that captures the light that virtually transports you to the '70s, whether it shines through the trees or the frizzy, layered hair of the actors.
In the end, it all serves to enhance the relationship between Hunt and Lauda. Howard works it all to heightened effect. Sometimes he oversteps the obvious to inspire some eye rolls, but Howard still proves he knows how to make a thrilling film without forgetting its heart.

Arnold Schwarzenegger not starring in Avatar 2, says studio

London: 20th Century Fox has rubbished reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger has been cast in Avatar 2.

A casting denial is unusual for a studio, suggesting that it is perhaps keen to quash the idea of Schwarzenegger being in the James Cameron sequel.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Fox confirmed he would not be starring, following rumours earlier in the week that he has signed up, Metro.co.uk reported.

Schwarzenegger is soon to return to the Terminator franchise for its fifth outing, and next appears in Escape Plan and The Expendables 3, the latter of which is thought to have just cast Frasier`s Kelsey Grammer

Avatar 2, Avatar 3 and a prequel Avatar 4 are expected to shoot all in one go in 2014.

Kanye West's outrageous demands before show

London: Rapper Kanye West demanded that his dressing room carpet be ironed on the `Later... With Jools Holland` show because it was too bumpy.

The 36-year-old rapper caused a stir on the `Later... With Jools Holland` show after he made a series of outrageous requests before taking to the stage to perform, reported Contactmusic.

After turning up for rehearsals in Maidstone, Kent, the star was less than impressed with his studio set and screamed at staff to tear it down and rebuild it to his original plans, before insisting everything in his dressing room be replaced in the colour white, including the walls, sofa and flowers.

The `Black Skinhead` singer joined the Sting and Kings of Leon on the show, but West was adamant that he and his huge entourage should be given more than half of the 15 dressing rooms available to the performers.

However, he really shocked BBC employees when he asked for his carpet to be flattened out with a heated tool as it was too bumpy for his liking.

"Everybody knew Kanye`s reputation for being a handful, but nobody had heard of a request for a carpet to be ironed before. His entourage took over the studio, even though plenty of other stars were present. Luckily once he got to the performance he was very quiet and unassuming," a source said.

Harrison Ford to receive lifetime achievement award

Los Angeles: Actor Harrison Ford will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Zurich Film Festival.
Los Angeles: Actor Harrison Ford will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Zurich Film Festival.

The `Star Wars` and `Indiana Jones` actor will be honoured for his hugely successful career in Hollywood, at the annual film gala in Switzerland Oct 4, reports contactmusic.com.

"Harrison Ford has had one of the most remarkable careers of any actor in cinema, helping to propel two of the greatest movie franchises by bringing to life iconic roles that have become just as famous as the films themselves," festival directors Karl Spoerri and Nadja Schildknecht said in a joint statement.

The statement read: "Few actors have commanded the leading man role that Harrison Ford has embodied throughout his career, and continues to showcase in every new project.”

The 71-year-old actor will next feature in the upcoming young adult fantasy film `Ender`s Game`. He last starred in critically acclaimed baseball movie `42`.

Justin Bieber now rapping about 'oral sex'

London: Justin Bieber has once again proved that he has come far away from his clean teen image by featuring in a Maejor Ali`s song ` Lolly `, whose lyrics are based on "oral sex".

The chorus of the track goes "She say she love my lolly, she wanna make it pop, she says she love my lolly, she wanna kiss the top," Metro.co.uk reported.

In the video, a topless bling-wearing 19-year-old Bieber can then be seen rapping his part, which is "Fifty for the necklace, look down at my set list/Got your girlfriend at your crib watching Netflix."

Liam Hemsworth partying with mum post-Miley Cyrus split

Washington: Liam Hemsworth was recently spotted hitting the town with his mother, Leonie Hemsworth, after calling off his engagement with Miley Cyrus.

The Aussie actor and his mum were spotted leaving the famous Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip together, TMZ.com reported.

Earlier that day, spokespersons of both Hemsworth and Cyrus had announced that the couple will no longer be walking down the aisle.

Roger Waters regrets suing band over 'Pink Floyd'

Washington: Roger Waters has revealed that he regrets taking legal action against his former Pink Floyd bandmates.

He insists that he was wrong to fight Nick Mason and David Gilmore over the rights to the band`s name in the mid-1980s, Contactmusic reported.

Waters quit the band in 1985 and subsequently pursued Mason and Gilmour for their continued use of the Pink Floyd name and material.

He told the BBC that he thought it was wrong.






'Batman vs. Superman' fans livid over Justin Bieber's Robin casting joke

London: Justin Beiber has reportedly irked fans of the upcoming `Batman vs. Superman` film, after he posted a picture on Twitter, which suggested that he had been signed up for the superhero flick.

The 19-year-old Canadian star sparked the rumor as he tweeted a picture of himself with a script of the film and wrote "#Robin at the weekend", Metro.co.uk reported.

Disgruntled fans took to social media sites to express their anger with one saying that "the would be ruined if that little squirt was in it", and another declared that he would rather kill himself than watch Bieber even have a part in this movie".

However, British boyband Union J said that the ` Baby` singer would do justice to the role.

Later, it was revealed that Beiber was filming a spoof for Will Ferrell-backed website ` Funny Or Die`, as he tweeted `Off to do something funny . . . or die,` in quick succession to his Robin tweet.

` Batman vs. Superman`, which is due to release in July 2015, is the planned sequel to Zack Snyder-directed film ` Man Of Steel `.

LeAnn Rimes happy with her fuller figure

London: Country star LeAnn Rimes says she is glad to have a `little more meat on her` after being pictured looking incredibly thin in 2011.

The 31-year-old singer has overcome issues with anxiety and stress, which she went to rehab for earlier this year, and is feeling much healthier, reported Contactmusic.

"I look back at those photos and think, `Wow, maybe I was a little thin,` but at the time I didn`t think anything about it. I`m glad to have a little more meat on me now," Rimes said.

Speaking about her stint in rehab, she said, "That was just the way my body was handling the stress. Some people stress-eat and I do the complete opposite. So I chose to take time out in rehab and focus on me."

Rimes, who is married to actor Eddie Cibrian, eats healthily, but also never deprives herself of her favourite foods.

"I love tucking into fish and chips, shepherd`s pie and Wagamamas. I try to eat healthily, but I love food too much to give up on anything. Working out helps me to focus and I love to box," she said.

THe Last Two Episodes of 'Breaking Bad' Will Be 25 Percent Longer, 25 Percent More Painful

If you’ve managed to climb your way out of the deep dark pit of despair that Breaking Bad threw us all into with last Sunday’s brilliant "Ozymandias", you might want to prepare yourself for even more of Vince Gilligan’s brand of wonderful and torturous television.
Breaking Bad executive producer Peter Gould tweeted on Wednesday that the last two episodes of the series, titled "Granite Statea" and "Felina," are going to be a whopping 75 minutes with commercials, 15 minutes longer than the standard episode.
So if you’re watching the Series finale through thick globs of tears and the screen goes black, don’t worry. You didn't black out from the pain, and this isn’t The Sopranos all over again, you just didn’t set your DVR to record the last couple of harrowing minutes. We're betting that Breaking Bad will have a definitive ending, one that will surely shatter the ratings records set by "Ozymandias" as well as your feeble hearts and minds.

Bollywood Updates

Which is Sherlyn Chopra’s favourite sex position?

`The Kamasutra 3D` babe reveals about the importance of sex and her favourite love-making position. Read on to know more…
Sherlyn Chopra is absolutely uninhibited with her words. The controversial sex siren is known for giving her views on the matters that strictly remain between the sheets for most celebs. These days Sherlyn is busy shooting for her forthcoming film `Kamsutra 3D`, which is touted as India’s official erotic film.

“The film is about the journey of an Indian princess who undergoes mental, emotional, spiritual and sexual transformations while she is in pursuit of her husband. Like the book, the film reiterates the essence of love-making, the lack of which creates an incomparable void in one’s life,” said Sherlyn about the film.

After giving us a comprehensive gyaan on India’s ancient sex manual and the story revolving around it, we wondered if Sherlyn puts the knowledge to use with practicality. So which is her favourite position?“On the top always,” revealed Sherlyn.

After posing nude for the Playboy cover Sherlyn maintains that the whole experience at the Playboy mansion has been liberating for the babe. No wonder Sherlyn is opening up on any topic quite freely! Wink wink!

Jon Gosselin is Waiting Tables and Living in a Cabin in the Woods

From reality star to reality check, Jon Gosselin has hit rock bottom. According to an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gosselin has gone from living in a $1.3 million mansion to moving into a cabin unequiped with television or Internet. Oh, and he's waiting tables. The former bad boy of TLC (Ed Hardy T-shirts were so bada** in 2008) has stopped partying in Vegas and instead "now (parties) on a different level."

Just a few years ago, Gosselin was living the high life starring on TLC's über-popular Jon & Kate Plus Eight. The show, which was one of the network's most-watched series, was eventually canceled after Jon was allegedly caught cheating on Kate. So, in the typical fashion of reality stars, Jon wrote a tell-all about his ex-wife, got sued for illegally obtaining information for the book, and is now waiting tables in Pennsylvania as he attempts to pay off his legal fees and provide for his eight kids. While this may be seen as a sad decline for the once famous dad, Gosselin insists that he "has no regrets." In fact, Jon claims he likes being a waiter and isn't struggling to make ends meet. Instead, Gosselin revels in being recognized, and claims, "It's fun and I get to talk to people. And they technically already know me, so they're like 'Are you the guy?' I'm like, 'Yeah, I'm the guy.'" 
Well kids, this is just one more lesson of why you should stay in school, not star on reality shows, and maybe save some cash before you have eight kids. Also, don't wear Ed Hardy, just don't. 

Vivek Oberoi is the new tax defaulter of Bollywood!

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New Delhi: After film maker Ram Gopal Varma getting grilled by the Income Tax department for alleged tax evasion a few weeks ago, it is now the turn of film actor Vivek Oberoi. The IT department has sent notice to the ‘Grand Masti’ actor whose accounts have come under the scanner of the hawk eyed taxmen of India recently.

Reportedly, the Mumbai Service Tax department has slapped a recovery notice of a staggering amount of Rs 40 lacs to Vivek Oberoi. But this is not the first time that the IT department has sent the notice to Vivek. The Service Tax Department had already sent two notices to Vivek earlier but in vain.

It seems that Bollywood’s setting an example for the people in India has gone down the drain. Hope the actors now will get a wake-up call to keep their image clean.

Are Hrithik and Suzanne Roshan heading for divorce?

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New Delhi: After living a fairytale for more than a decade, buzz has it that Hrithik and Suzanne Roshan are on the verge of calling it quits owing to matrimony issues.

A daily reports that the root of the problem is Hrithik’s “interests out of the home” which of course, have not gone down well with Suzanne. Their differences have grown to such an extent that the couple does not bother about each other now. Earlier it was also reported that Suzanne had moved out of Hrithik’s house and was staying with her parents. Suzanne hush-hush visit and subsequent disappearance from Rakesh Roshan’s birthday party a few days back, raised many eyebrows. Also, her unusual absence from this year’s Ganesh visarjan at the Juhu beach in Mumbai was also worth noticing as she has always made her presence felt with her hubby and in-laws at the Ganpati celebrations every year.

Well, these are surely signs of things falling apart in the Roshan household. Now that ‘Krrish 3’ is gearing for release this year, the whole matter is being kept low key. However, the break-up might be made official once the film hits the theatres. It goes without saying that if this turns out to true, this one is going to be a really sad news for Hrithk-Suzanne admirers.

‘Bigg Boss 7’: VJ Andy the new Imam Siddique for Salman Khan?

Mumbai: Every new edition of reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ has newer controversies to unfold. And the drama acts as a fodder for the voyeur, who relishes every bit of the action that takes place inside the house.

‘Bigg Boss 7’ hosted by Salman Khan is nothing new. Perhaps it may offer more than what was up for grabs in the platter last year with the introduction of the “jannat” and “jahannum” theories.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan befits the role of the host as he is equally popular for being a hot-headed guy with a magnanimous heart. The hunk of the superstar has had memorable yet awkward experiences with contestants on board the show. And Imam Siddique of season 6 had angered the actor a number of times.

If the latest buzz is anything to go by, then VJ Andy’s mannerisms somewhat reflect that of Imam’s.

Apparently, Andy poked fun at Salman after the actor fumbled while announcing the name of another contestant. The ‘Dabangg’ actor had then taken Andy’s reaction in his stride but reportedly lost his cool when the same was aired.

So will Andy be the new recipient of Salman’s anger bursts?

We will have to wait and watch.

'Bigg Boss 7': Did Ajay Devgn ask Salman Khan to take special care of Tanishaa?

Ajay has apparently asked his good friend to take personal care of Tanishaa

As we had reported earlier that Tanishaa Mukerji, who is one among the 15 contestants in Bigg Boss 7 was desperate to get locked inside the glass-walled house. She wanted to give showbiz yet another chance after a failed career in Bollywood.
We had heard that Kajol, Tanuja and Ajay Devgn were not too happy about Tanishaa entering the mad cap house. They were of an opinion that she would be unable to cope with the drama and back-biting in the house.

Considering all this, Ajay Devgn has apparently asked his good friend Salman Khan who happens to be the host of the reality show to take personal care of Tanishaa. Now Sallu being a good friend of Ajay has instructed the production and crew to keep a close eye on Tanishaa and her requirements.

Even on the premiere night, we saw how Tanishaa and VJ Andy were given the responsibility to decide the fate of other housemates that whether they will be on the heaven or the hell section of the house. Well, we wonder was that too due to Ajay’s special request.

All said and done, the bottom line is that Tanishaa will surely get some extra privileges as compared to other housemates. We wonder if the others would tolerate this special treatment…

Costumes did the magic for Deepika in 'Ram Leela'

Mumbai: If she looked gorgeous as a south Indian girl in `Chennai Express`, Deepika Padukone stuns with her latest Gujarati girl avatar in `Ram Leela`. The actress thanks designer Anju Modi because her costumes helped her get into the character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s latest directorial venture.


"Anju has done a fabulous job considering this is her first feature film...I felt in the character the minute I wore the clothes. I felt like Leela," said the actress here in an interview.

"I think that is the most important aspect when a designer comes on board. It`s so important to allow the actor to feel like the character," added the actress who also appreciated Modi`s understanding of colours and cuts.

Set in the backdrop of Gujarat, the film is said to be an adaptation of Shakespeare`s epic love story "Romeo and Juliet", which will see Deepika romancing Ranveer Singh when the film comes out Nov 29.

What? Goat named Shah Rukh in Janaki Vishwanathan's debut Hindi film!

Chennai: National award winning filmmaker Janaki Vishwanathan`s first Hindi film `Bakrapur` has an unusual protagonist in the movie- a goat named Shah Rukh but she has brushed off any reference to the Bollywood superstar.

"It has nothing to do with Shah Rukh Khan. You see people have a tendency to name their pet animals after actors or someone they love. The goat is integral to the story so we needed a name for it... Something catchy," Vishwanathan said when asked if it is an attempt to poke fun at Khan.

"You see, the name is just Shah Rukh which literally means face of the Emperor," she added.

Asked if the 47-year-old actor has reacted or tweeted about this, Vishwanathan said she has not come across any comment so far.

"I have great admiration for him and though I have not personally interacted with him, from the interviews he has done, he seems to have a great sense of humour."

Vishwanathan also said that `Bakrapur` is not a take-off on Cyrus Broacha`s MTV programme `Bakra`. It is just an imaginary title, where everyone makes a fool of everybody else.

"The movie is a social-political satire set against the backdrop of rural India. A multi-layered film, it dwells, at the primary level, on the relationship between eight-year-old Zulfi and his pet goat Shah Rukh. It is also a hilarious take on the complex belief systems in our society and the conflicts that ensue thereon," she said.

The 90-minute film, scripted and directed by her, stars Anshuman Jha, Asif Basra, Faiz Khan, Shameen Khan and Suruchi Aulakh.

Vishwanathan has earlier made four films, three in Tamil. The first film `Kutty` released in 2001 won her two National awards. She did `Kanavu Mei Pada Vaendum` in 2004 and then `Om Obama` seven years later.

Each movie dealt with social issues. `Kutty` focused on child labour while `Kanavu Meipada Vendum` reflected the plight of the devadasi women.
`Om Obama`, about a fictional village in Tamil Nadu and the relationship the hamlet believes it shares with US President Barack Obama, was completed two years ago, but is yet to hit theatres.

The journalist-turned-filmmaker acknowledged that it is difficult to get distributors for these type of movies including `Bakrapur`.

"`Bakrapur` does not have any item number or any masala associated with commercial films. It is tough to get distributors. Not very easy but the trend, I believe, has been changing over the past one year. The climate is changing. I am keeping my fingers crossed," she said.

"I am not focusing on getting awards or film festivals. I just pick up a subject that catches my fancy and work on it."
There are two songs in the movie and has been composed by `Agnee`, a Mumbai-based rock music band.
The movie is expected to hit theatres by year end and they are busy with the final post production work. Vishwanathan also said that they are also planing a peppy promotional song.

Anurag, Abhinav very different filmmakers: Ranbir Kapoor

Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is working with Anurag Kashyap in ‘Bombay Velvet’ and who has worked with the latter`s brother Abhinav Kashyap in ‘Besharam’, says both the filmmakers differ in their working styles.

"Both of them are very different filmmakers. I am doing a light film with Abhinav in `Besharam`, while Anurag`s `Bombay Velvet` is an intense film," Ranbir said.

‘Besharam’ will witness Ranbir in a street smart role and in "Bombay Velvet", he says he plays a boxer.

"In `Bombay Velvet`, I play an intense character. I am playing boxer. It`s about the 1950s and 1960s. We have already shot for 50 per cent of `Bombay Velvet`. We shot in Sri Lanka. It is an interesting character and an interesting film," said Ranbir, who features in the movie with Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar.

Ranbir is happy to experiment with his roles.

"I am testing myself, but if I don`t try, then there is no fun. I want to break my image and shock the audience. Abhinav wanted to make a simple film. My character is very loud and I have experimented again to do some different genre.

"The audience might slap me and say do films like `Barfi!`, but if I don`t try, how will I get to know," the 30-year-old said.

‘Besharam’, which also features Ranbir`s actor parents Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, will release Oct 2.

Dilip Kumar improving, stop spreading rumours: Friend

Mumbai: Udaya Tara Nayar, actor Dilip Kumar`s close friend, said Thursday he is improving and urged people to desist from spreading rumours about him.

"He is better and his health is improving steadily. He is still in the ICU (intensive care unit), but he is fine," Nayar said.

Dilip Kumar was admitted Sunday evening to the Lilavati Hospital after he complained of uneasiness. Doctors later diagnosed a heart attack.

Nayar requested people not to spread rumours about the thespian, known as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema.

"For the past few days I have been getting some negative news. Please, stop spreading these kinds of dirty rumours," said Nayar, who also shared a picture of the actor.

Nayar informed that the 90-year-old`s wife and yesteryear actress Saira Banu is by his side all the time.

"Saira has been such a great human being, she is always by his side and praying for him. She does so much for him, she is such a good wife and she has a lot of self-confidence," he said.

Also knonw as Tragedy King, Dilip Kumar was active on the big screen for six decades and from playing the lead roles in films like ‘Jwar Bhata’ ‘Mela’, ‘Naya Daur’, ‘Tarana’, ‘Ganga Jamuna’, ‘Leader’ and ‘Mughal-E-Azam’. Later he got into character roles with elan in ‘Shakti’, ‘Karma’ and ‘Saudagar’.

Post ‘Quila’ in 1998, he decided to retire and since he has been away from the grease paint and arclight.